Subject-Matter Expert (SME) – Avionics Engineer

Dayton, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Avionics Engineer

Location: Onsite Dayton OH US
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Government / Military
Salary: USD $124725 $180000 / year
Vendor Fee: $4000
Relocation: Nationwide
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Position Type: New

Overview

DCS Corp is seeking a highly experienced Avionics Engineering Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and expertise on advanced military aviation programs. This role requires deep hands-on knowledge of avionics design integration and compliance within fixed- or rotary-wing platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of technical excellence published work and experience representing their field at professional conferences or technical forums.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and advise on complex avionics system design and integration for military aircraft.
Provide expert-level guidance on system architecture including MIL-STD-1553 ARINC-429/664 Ethernet (TSN/AFDX) and VPX architectures.
Oversee integration of Type-1 cryptography SATCOM/RF subsystems and open mission systems (OMS/UCI FACE SOSA).
Utilize E-CAD and MBSE tools (e.g. CAMEO/MagicDraw Rhapsody Altium OrCAD) to support system modeling and design documentation.
Collaborate with government and industry partners to align technical solutions with USAF and DoD standards.
Support compliance with avionics safety and certification standards (DO-254 DO-178C MIL-STD-461).

Must-Have Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance (mandatory).
20 years of hands-on avionics design and integration experience in military aviation (fixed- or rotary-wing platforms).
Recognized subject-matter expertise-published work technical presentations or conference participation required.
Deep understanding of avionics communication standards network architectures and synchronization protocols.
Proven track record of leadership on high-level DoD or aerospace programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ABMS CJADC2 or C4ISR airborne networking programs.
Knowledge of RCC 324/125-15 MIL-STD-461 and related compliance frameworks.
Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP DER or USAF Test Pilot School academic credentials.
Experience integrating software-defined radios (SDR) or SDN architectures into legacy systems.
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and DevSecOps tools (Platform One Rancher).

Additional Information

Education: High school diploma with 20 years of direct avionics engineering experience accepted.
Compensation: Annual reviews and bonus incentive programs (BIPs).
Relocation: Nationwide relocation support available.
Sponsorship: Not available.

Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Avionics Engineer Location: Onsite Dayton OH US Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Government / Military Salary: USD $124725 $180000 / year Vendor Fee: $4000 Relocation: Nationwide Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required Position Type: New Overview DCS C...